Original Research by School Decision on Rosemont High
Rosemont High is a four-year public high school in Sacramento serving students in grades nine through twelve. The school enrolls a mid-sized cohort distributed fairly evenly across the grade levels.
The student body is economically diverse, with a substantial share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Racially and ethnically, the enrollment reflects Sacramento's diversity. Hispanic students make up the largest share, followed by white, Black, and Asian students, with smaller populations of Pacific Islander and Native American students and those identifying as multiracial. No data was available on the school's English learner or special education populations.
State testing results for 2024-25 show proficiency levels that fall well below grade level across all three tested subjects. In English language arts, proficiency stood at a rate indicating that fewer than one-third of students demonstrated mastery. In mathematics, the proficiency rate was notably lower still, with roughly one in six students meeting the standard. Science proficiency fell between the two. Only one year of data was available, so it is not possible to assess whether these results represent a change or a stable pattern at the school. A parent may want to speak with the school directly about how results vary by grade level and student group and what support structures exist for students working toward proficiency.
The school offers Advanced Placement courses, indicating breadth in college-preparatory pathways for students who are ready for that level of work. A course catalog is available through the school's website.
The neighborhood around Rosemont sits in the 95827 zip code, where housing values have been relatively stable recently and rents remain moderate compared to statewide benchmarks, though affordability concerns persist given broader economic conditions in the region. The area is part of Sacramento City Unified, a large urban district currently navigating serious budget pressures. In November 2025 the board approved a fiscal recovery plan to address a deficit, triggering administrator reductions and staffing cuts that will likely affect the availability of supplies, counselors, and course offerings across schools in the district. The district also recently imposed schedule changes, with the school year starting earlier than usual in 2024 and 2025 to recover instructional time lost during a spring 2022 labor action. These district-level constraints are relevant context for families considering the school.
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